Posts by Stayathomemommy

I would always plan for an unexpected UC even if you have a midwife. you never know when they wont make it. the planning builds confidence so maybe just give yourself some time to research and plan and let it sink in. That helped me. ...

We were in the same boat with no homebirth midwife. we PLANNED a UC which i thinks makes a big difference. I was confident (hypnobirth helped) and it was great!! i totally depended on my body, if a midwife had been there i would have...

People get more "supportive" after 4 or 5 because they finally get that you are open to how ever many children God sends your way.......and i know for #4 and #5 we just told over the phone so they didnt have the ability to...

Wow, what a big group!! Its encouraging to see so many big families too! I'm Angela, 29, I finally have a six pack!!! no not rock hard abs but 6 precious kiddos. I've birthed in many ways. 1. perfect natural hospital birth 2. ...

So this is pregnancy #5 (baby #6). We have been down this road before but its non the less so exciting and telling people is my favorite part! It gets even more fun the more kids you have because of peoples faces when they are...

wow you are all super moms. I nap even when i am not preggo! but before i knew the first 2 weeks post conception i was falling asleep while the kids did their school work around me every day around 1pm. i just couldnt figure it out!!!...

Look up Blessingway. I do a Christian version for friends and have had them done for me. the focus is not on gifts but on celebrating life! we cant let these special moments go by without celebrating! Its also a great moms night out...

I've gone through this more times then i would like and because we moved i am back in the same situation as you. I fought hard with my 9 and 7 year olds and it was never easy, i left crying most times. They really lay on the guilt and...

I would think the question would be whether or not you will allow this neighbor kid to EVER come and interact with your child again. we have had some problems with kids around our house and my children know that they cant play with them...

i had 4 hospital births and with most of them I dreamed and talked of doing an opps! homebirth.........however it never happened because i never planned a UC and prepared for one. in the end there is always some fear that pops up. i...